The Shocking Life of Africa’s Extreme Tribes (Ethiopia)

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Welcome to the captivating realm of the OMO VALLEY, a destination that is full of culture and stunning landscapes in Southwestern Ethiopia. The prehistoric valley is known to be the birthplace of humanity (literally where the first humans originated from), and today, it remains a place where 8 indigenous communities are thriving.
I came back to the Omo Valley (for the first time in 6 years) and I am telling you the amazing story of these extreme tribes, who have some of the most painful rituals known to man such as lip piercing and bull jumping!
What do you think about the Omo Valley? Would you ever come here?
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I'm not sure if anyone reads the comments these days, but if you are reading this, please know that I am very grateful for you! My team and I have been grinding very hard to make these stories come to life (3-4 weeks of editing per video), and we are so happy that you are here to watch them! It's really cool that I am able to travel to faraway places and share their cultures with you on KZbin. This Africa series has been a BLAST to make, and the next 4 videos will take you deep inside India to places & cultures that you never knew existed. Please comment here if you read this message - I will be reading them all and responding all day! - Drew Binsky

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We're so appreciative of you grinding out these spectacular videos as well! This kind of video reminds me of fearless and far channel. We're you inspired by him? Any plans on doing more videos on remote places like this?

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you spent $1200 but only 1.2k view sorry bro

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1200 views in 20 minutes is pretty crazy

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This is some of the best content being produced today. You are an inspiration to many of us that would love to travel the world and do the same!

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The more we see how different others live their life, the more we appreciate ours ...I love when you mentioned your gratitude for the life Drew

[@dennisp8520]

This is accurate getting to experience other parts of the world it always makes me realize how much I miss my home after it’s all said I’m done. It wasn’t always this way and I know my home has issues of course but for me it is the way I like to live

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We all love the way we live, someone will see LGBTQZW.. and Pedophiles fighting for rights and they would run for their lives and be grateful for what they have. We're all happy in our zones.

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It’s so crazy to think how the world has so many different cultures. I’m really happy to be able to watch so many cool things because of channels like yours, Drew. Greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷💜

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i agree! Obrigado!

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@@drewbinsky De nada 💜

[@user-xx1qz8vs4o]

Nothing is left intact the tribes are becoming a tourist attraction shame on you the tribes that didn't kick you out will regret it one day and cry

[@IntegrityMeansAll]

A lot to offer for who? This is literally humiliat.😣some ppl who leave these comments are so delusional

[@IntegrityMeansAll]

You really think it’s “so cool” for those Afric.women to have to go through these horrible bodily tort and being sold?? WTH

[@fersydelvi]

Africa is a continent that has a lot to offer, from amazing safaris to awesome landscapes, the worst things are the rulers and how many people live in poverty… Greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽 Drew

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This is true - thanks for the comment

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@@ElatenlWhen France has a 60% in all this francophone countries in Africa’s constitution, so it’s safe to say their rulers are from France or we can say Macron rules all this 29 francophone countries in Africa.. 👉🏽🐢🐢🐢

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​@@Elatenlmate the west LOVES to exploit Africa lmao

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​@@drewbinskySo from when diana start to join you from doing the trip to africa she was more reserve but now i can see shes more into than before so i like it so keep it up cause it will make the video more fun ❤❤

[@Clarity-zn6fm]

This is the image you tend to have when all you get to see about Africa is such content, you never get to see the modern side of Africa in Drew's videos, that's something he needs to improve on, he has gained quite a reputation for presenting Africa in such light.

[@fractalcat3696]

The Omo Valley people are SO BEAUTIFUL in every way. Thank you for sharing your experience Drew, these videos are invaluable to remind us that we are all the same humans with stunning diversity ♥️

[@daviusdavis2537]

Stop lying! They are hideous!

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Hi Drew! From the Philippines here. I really love the contents you make. Ever since 2019 I have supported and watched all your videos from Europe to Africa to Latin America to Asia. Keep up the good work!

[@bebefoster4279]

I'm ethiopian and i love the way you treated the people in my home country!! I have seen alot of youtubers go to ethiopia and they just record the movie but you at least give soemthing back to them!! Way to to go!!

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Wow Drew! Amazing! I love watching the different places you visit with such a variety of people and their culture. These people are amazing.

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This was a fascinating video. You are so lucky to be able to have these experiences first-hand. And, I thank you for giving me the opportunity to enjoy the experiences I would otherwise never see or, even know existed. Good job!

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appreciate the content u bring man helps a lot of people understand some parts of the world

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You’re killing it with the African content!! Keep it up 🥲🫶🏾

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Thank you!!

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@@drewbinsky the property is due for the rape of Africa Europe

[@user-dx7pe6yh8b]

I love watchn how tribes live

[@theassassin9326]

This is not Ethiopia

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Thanks for your your outstanding work to bring this up on the platform.🙏🏽

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Every video you add a new place to go on my bucket list. Thanks.

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You're the man Drew 🔥 I'm not sure how you set yourself up to travel and do what you do, but either way its inspiring, educating, and entertaining to watch your content.

[@mittenpandas299]

love the clips you've captured here! they seem like such wonderful people and we're glad you managed to document this.

[@underdogrescueofflorida2313]

Very well filmed and respectful yet interactive. Bravo to the enthusiastic Deeana

[@k.elizabethreid3020]

The scarring looks so painful...

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Thanks for watching!!

[@hbsince2023]

Omo valley awesome place. I am also from Ethiopia thanks for showing the culture, people and places of Ethiopia.

[@brianmac7536]

Hi Drew! It has been a band new video with a brand new story to share. Thank you so much for making this for us viewers. I totally enjoyed it. Looking for more videos to come. Be safe always with your wife.

[@drewbinsky]

thanks!

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Fascinating! Thank you Drew & Crew! 🍊🍊🍊

[@drewbinsky]

I appreciate you!

[@IntegrityMeansAll]

Fascinating how women’s faces have to undergo all this tort.and being sold as one out of many wives?🥴this is real life not a fascinating movie

[@Hello_Ethiopia]

wow Ethiopia Thank you for documenting this and sharing it.

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I watch almost all your videos, but this one tops the list! Wow! Great content, absolutely love seeing the progress and the extremes you go to, to deliver content to us! Inspiring!

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My Pleasure! Thanks for supporting😀

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It takes a lot of time and effort to produce this video and I a grateful that u sharing your experiences with us . Thank you. Lots of love from The Gambia, West Africa.

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Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. God bless you and protect everyone

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You did a great job filming this!

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💛💛💛 Thank you Drew! I loved visiting the beautiful people of Ethiopia through your lens! May they never loose their culture, rituals and land to live on. They are precious and lovely!

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appreciat eyou!

[@theassassin9326]

This video is not Ethiopia

[@FardGaming_410]

​@@theassassin9326technically its at southeast ethiopia

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Be careful with the tour guide in this video. He harrassed a female traveller and hit her. Avoid this tour guide

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How could you and all the people who liked this comment know that?

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Women should never travel alone in these regions. Kinda dumb of her 😮

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Thank you so much!

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[@beatriceK0]

I love the way you embrace all the cultures and traditions. Keep it up🎉 Make for us a documentary about the Khoisan in Africa

[@bingobot]

ah, tradition. cut up their lips, rip out their teeth, and whip em. wtf

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As Spock mighty say: "Completely illogical".

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@@drewbinsky hope his ass don't bring his European diseases to the remote tribe

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Humanity is as diverse as it gets when it comes to Cultures & Lifestyles. The World is full of this Diversity, and that's what makes Humanity beautiful. Despite Life being hard, mysterious, and even confusing at times for all of us, we all find a way to get together, work together, support one another, and build a beautiful Economy, Culture, and Lifestyle. This is the beauty of Humanity and the Diversity Worldwide. I can only imagine how many Cultures have been lost and forgotten about to the sands of time.

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I am Ethiopian and i love your content and i want to say welcome to Ethiopia bro🎉and did i mentioned I'm long term subscriber😊❤

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Great content, one of the best I have seen from you...

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[@mirnakhaled5960]

this is horrible and horrifying not everything can be justified just cuz its tradition , this abusive lip peircing should be stopped and should be made illegal. Ofc women r the ones suffering cuz of culture🙄🙄

[@95EduAce]

I'm African myself (Kenyan) but some of those so-called cultural practices are downright archaic and barbaric like that lip-stretching or whatever it is.

[@mariorico440]

There is nothing worse barbaric than the Rwanda, Darfur, Ethiopia genocide and many other parts of Africa that happened millions of innocent civilians killed.

[@nai1729]

i feel really bad for the girls, well the ones that do not wish to participate in that

[@sash4540]

​@@nai1729Was a poll taken to determine which & how many girls didn't want to participate?

[@sash4540]

I understand your concerns about their cultural norms in the 21st century. We have those same concerns here in the "great & mighty USA".🙄 Here, instead of whips, they outlawed that practice after the period of forced & free labor known as "slavery", now the former slave owners have resorted to guns, to shoot & kill at will. The "practices" are still the same: control and/or kill.🙄

[@ethanmorris3443]

​@@sash4540 is bro stupid?

[@asan1050]

Drew!, Thank you very much!

[@isralurue]

this is honestly really interesting to watch especially for someone who isnt that much educated on the topics of african tribes, nice video!

[@ravena3253]

As an Ethiopian, this is one of those cultures I don't appreciate. These poor women are being forced to undergo such painful, useless practices in the name of culture. What's more, they're being exploited by everyone for a few cents. Shame on our government for not doing anything.

[@drewbinsky]

why are they being forced? they've been doing this for centuries, long before tourists arrived!

[@ravena3253]

@@drewbinsky There have been reports by Ethiopian rights groups and the UN about the cultural pressures put on these girls to undergo such practices (she even tells you in your video - to be suitable for marriage), making them vulnerable to dangerous infections. No wonder there are only 12,000 thousand of them in a country of 120 million. And now that they've realized they can capitalize on their looks, it will be even harder to abandon this harmful practice. To make matters worse, they're increasingly becoming alcoholics. There is a theory that quick tourism money is contributing to that. But this is something i blame on the Ethiopian government and their own local leaders for not providing a better source of income and education as well as banning harmful body mutilations. After all, if we can ban female circumcision, i don't see why we can't ban other equally useless and harmful practices.

[@1wun1]

​@@drewbinskyapparently body scarification was a deterrent against slave raids, as lip plates made a woman unwanted in a slave market.

[@nazanin_amiri_travel]

💚

[@jessy1982]

@@drewbinsky The fact it was done for centuries is exactly why it's forced. They're likely pressured into it and shamed if they don't go through with it. And also shown for it to be the only option they have if they want to be married etc (which marriage seems to be a major part of womens' identities there based on this video, with how many markings women have surrounding it like the neck stuff).

[@lopilkderlll]

As someone who grew up with a strong interest in body modification from around the world, thank you for showcasing these people and their traditions. I love Mursi culture and hope to visit their tribe one day.

[@drewbinsky]

THanks for your comment!

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[@akashaofthenile6077]

I just love seeing how other cultures live...Thank you for sharing,,,sending love to all beautiful souls

[@Coach_Shiner]

It's just incredible to to watch your videos and see what life is like in other countries. From the culture to the lifestyle to the food. You're part of the reason why I want to travel more

[@meriloabe7065]

My beautiful Ethiopia. One thing that makes me more proud is the diversity of people, culture and history😍😍😍😍

[@TheSandBox336]

That is NOT beautiful 🤦‍♂️

[@thatgardeninggirl2864]

​@@TheSandBox336beauty is in the eye of the beholder May not be beautiful to you, but it is to her & to me

[@markmandotcom]

@@TheSandBox336 fr man its fkng weird

[@m.y.m401]

being Ethiopian is blessed dear. we are blessed thanks to GOD

[@user-fb1vm4uo1u]

This is how most African Americans would be living if it weren't for African tribal war lords conquering and selling them to Europeans.

[@user-ql1hn9tr9g]

I have born and grew up in village and start going around Africa continenta so when I watch these videos no surprise at all I love Africa there's so much to learn out about different cultures keep on doing great job

[@Mvjesty23]

I can’t wait to visit Africa 😊 have you ever been to Mali?

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drew has been to every country in the world

[@cadebecker2486]

Lovely tribe! I like how all the traditions are without modern tools and technology.

[@xrsuperduper7660]

Balls of steel m8. Good videos 😎👍

[@Rock-Elle]

The creativity is amazing they make everything out of anything ❤

[@Ahauer18]

Let’s be real the stretching of the lip is child abuse at its best you should not sugarcoat it. The little girls father is incentivized to torture his poor little helpless daughter as much as possible to get more cattle which is their $. Terrible my heart goes out for these poor little girls.

[@_Rat2]

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[@jorami4838]

Thank you. So many people just see the outside and think it looks cool. They don't think about how painful this is.

[@MakennaMarieB]

💯😢

[@sarahr4184]

Right? I'm sick of these practices being forgiven in the name of so-called 'culture'. This practice seems inhumane, they're indoctrinating these women into thinking they need to do this to get a husband.

[@breanne815]

Bruh, no.@@sarahr4184

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videos are incredible